Grand Slam Tennis ( updated )

[JudyJudyJudy]

Just now, JudyJudyJudy said:

Oh yes Konta ! 

I still stuck in the 80s 90s of womens tennis 🎾 my wee Monica Seles . The Goat 🐐 

[Sooperstar]

Alcaraz has overcome a scare from Tiafoe and is now 1 game away from victory, 5-1 up in the decider.

[Sooperstar]

Useless Emma a double break up and serving for the 1st set against the number 9 seed.

[Sooperstar]

A set and a break up now. Playing brilliantly.

[Victorian]

Raducanu's level right now is top 10 class.  It's only Swiatek,  Gauff,  Rybakina or Jabeuer who would beat her,  albeit probably with a bit to spare.

[neilnunb]

Well done Emma. 

 

Played calmly when Sakkari threatened too.

 

The momentum building nicely.

 

 

[Sooperstar]

Raducanu wins 6-2 6-3.

[Victorian]

That's two top players beaten in straight sets for the loss of 8 games.  I think 7 breaks of serve up and unbroken.  

[Gizmo]

35 minutes ago, Victorian said:

That's two top players beaten in straight sets for the loss of 8 games.  I think 7 breaks of serve up and unbroken.  

Her guts to go for winners when facing break points was amazing. Playing so freely it feels like we only got a glimpse of her true potential before injury. 

[Victorian]

3 minutes ago, Gizmo said:

Her guts to go for winners when facing break points was amazing. Playing so freely it feels like we only got a glimpse of her true potential before injury. 

 

She wont win Wimbledon but her best surface is hard court and she's building form.  A 2nd US Open would be some story.

[JudyJudyJudy]

She might have a shot at Wimbledon this year if she manages to avoid really good players on grass like Rybankina or Jabeur. If she does she might progress but sorry to be a debbie downer i still dont see anything significantly special about her game on grass. Whos she playing next ?  

[Nookie Bear]

1 hour ago, JudyJudyJudy said:

She might have a shot at Wimbledon this year if she manages to avoid really good players on grass like Rybankina or Jabeur. If she does she might progress but sorry to be a debbie downer i still dont see anything significantly special about her game on grass. Whos she playing next ?  

Outside Swiatek the field is open for anyone who can hit form at the right time. 
 

She plays Sun of Australia (I think)

 

Personally hoping for Ons to win it. 

[rudi must stay]

Norrie will do well to get a set.

[JudyJudyJudy]

14 hours ago, Nookie Bear said:

Outside Swiatek the field is open for anyone who can hit form at the right time. 
 

She plays Sun of Australia (I think)

 

Personally hoping for Ons to win it. 

Yes she might have the luck she had at the US open . Id rather see really fine players with various and varied shots to win the title though. Rybankina is superb and i have a soft spot for Jabeur as she is a throwback to the all court type of player from an earlier time and doesnt just rely on power . ( She hasnt much anyway) I would like her to win too.  She might be like Novotna who should have won a few times but lost and then eventually won. My god rest her soul too. Lovely person. 

Edited July 6, 2024 by JudyJudyJudy

[PortyJambo]

14 hours ago, Nookie Bear said:

Outside Swiatek the field is open for anyone who can hit form at the right time. 
 

She plays Sun of Australia (I think)

 

Personally hoping for Ons to win it. 

Swiatek isn't great on grass either, I know she wasn't the bookies favourite pre tournament anyway, as Sabalenka was.

 

I'd like to see Ons win it too, but she's not been in the best of form this year.

 

As often seems to be the case, the women's tournament will probably be wide open for surprise semi-finalists/finalists/winner

[JudyJudyJudy]

3 minutes ago, PortyJambo said:

Swiatek isn't great on grass either, I know she wasn't the bookies favourite pre tournament anyway, as Sabalenka was.

 

I'd like to see Ons win it too, but she's not been in the best of form this year.

 

As often seems to be the case, the women's tournament will probably be wide open for surprise semi-finalists/finalists/winner

Yes its anyone guess really. I used to love the womens game but i feel its deteriorated really badly. 

[PortyJambo]

1 minute ago, PortyJambo said:

Swiatek isn't great on grass either, I know she wasn't the bookies favourite pre tournament anyway, as Sabalenka was.

 

I'd like to see Ons win it too, but she's not been in the best of form this year.

 

As often seems to be the case, the women's tournament will probably be wide open for surprise semi-finalists/finalists/winner

Harriet Dart hasn't a hope in hell of being one of those surprises though, she just doesn't have the game, never mind that she's in the same half of the draw as Swiatek, Rybakina and Jabeur...she'll either lose today or be pumpded in next round by Ons (assuming she gets through)

 

Raducanu has an outside chance if everything falls her way, as her half of the draw is a little easier, although I don't see her winning it.

[I P Knightley]

Absolutely pishing it down here. Has been since Friday morning. Golf course closed due to flooding; not much chance of an afternoon full of tennis. 

 

I have to say, I'm not much impressed with Keith Starmer's premiership so far. 

[PortyJambo]

4 minutes ago, I P Knightley said:

Absolutely pishing it down here. Has been since Friday morning. Golf course closed due to flooding; not much chance of an afternoon full of tennis. 

 

I have to say, I'm not much impressed with Keith Starmer's premiership so far. 

"We wuz promised a summer, Starmer oot!!"

[AWM]

Raducanu has pulled out the mixed doubles with a stiffness in her wrist.

Edited July 6, 2024 by AWM

[Dusk_Till_Dawn]

BOTTLE JOBS 4 U IS BACK

[neilnunb]

This was clearly planned as when she was quizzed on court about the doubles last night she was slightly taken aback.

 

 

[JudyJudyJudy]

Just now, neilnunb said:

This was clearly planned as when she was quizzed on court about the doubles last night she was slightly taken aback.

 

 

I read that Initially as “ at court “ ! lol 

[Dusk_Till_Dawn]

1 minute ago, neilnunb said:

This was clearly planned as when she was quizzed on court about the doubles last night she was slightly taken aback.

 

 

Probably too busy with modelling contracts, the fraud 

[JudyJudyJudy]

Just now, Dusk_Till_Dawn said:

Probably too busy with modelling contracts, the fraud 

Tbf to her she should really concentrate on the singles . She’s quite fragile physically it seems. Andy can pair up with a contemporary of his , billie Jean king or the like lol. 

[Rudi Skacel]

Thats a shame. However she isnt the first player to sacrifice doubles for singles, she wont be the last. 
 

Shame for Andy but its understandable. 

[neilnunb]

Murray had his farewell. Do you really think he'd want to go through all that again? Any subsequent cheerio would have been a complete letdown and a distraction.

 

Raducanu has had 3 (?) operations on her wrist so they'll also want to be careful with that.

 

She is back enjoying her tennis, looking happy and getting fitter. Isn't that the most important thing?

 

A bit weird for grown men to constantly want to run her down given she achieved something that no other British female had done for over 40 years.

 

 

 

[Mikey1874]

Good to see the strong contempt for Raducanu remains.

[neilnunb]

Norrie about to go 2 sets down. 😐

 

Rusedski tipped him to win in 5 sets which seemed a bit optimistic.

[rudi must stay]

7 minutes ago, neilnunb said:

Murray had his farewell. Do you really think he'd want to go through all that again? Any subsequent cheerio would have been a complete letdown and a distraction.

 

Raducanu has had 3 (?) operations on her wrist so they'll also want to be careful with that.

 

She is back enjoying her tennis, looking happy and getting fitter. Isn't that the most important thing?

 

A bit weird for grown men to constantly want to run her down given she achieved something that no other British female had done for over 40 years.

 

 

 

 

Some people watch tennis but dont really "get it" from what I've seen she is a very positive player that has total belief in herself. I expect her and Andreeva to win alot

Edited July 6, 2024 by rudi must stay

[Dusk_Till_Dawn]

30 minutes ago, rudi must stay said:

 

Some people watch tennis but dont really "get it" from what I've seen she is a very positive player that has total belief in herself. I expect her and Andreeva to win alot

she shites it and fakes injury at the first sign of trouble 

[rudi must stay]

4 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said:

she shites it and fakes injury at the first sign of trouble 

 

Novak has done the same thing. Gamesmanship is part of sport 

[neilnunb]

Dart has just been broken to go 5-6 down in the second set. She was up a break in it but was quickly broken back. She also missed a simple volley to give herself match point.

 

😐

[JudyJudyJudy]

1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said:

Good to see the strong contempt for Raducanu remains.

Shes really not that great. I honestly cant see it. 

[Mikey1874]

Well played Zverev. At least Norrie got to celebrate wildly winning a lot of points so maybe he won that. Þ

[neilnunb]

Norrie out. Played well but Zverev's serve was just too good.

[neilnunb]

Dart was a break up in the third set but now a break down.  

[neilnunb]

Swiatek and Jabeur in trouble. 

[JudyJudyJudy]

Jabeur is one of those completely unpredictable players . Looks like the shite Jabeur is playing the day . Very disappointing . I’m not much of a fan of Svitolva but she’s got a chance this year . I recall a few years ago she was the next best thing , but it didn’t seem to materialise . 

[Seymour M Hersh]

2 hours ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said:

she shites it and fakes injury at the first sign of trouble 

 

She did the right thing. Her singles match is more important than Murray's tribute game. I feel a little sorry Murray is not getting his finale but at least we won't have to suffer the greeting.

[PortyJambo]

5 hours ago, PortyJambo said:

Harriet Dart hasn't a hope in hell of being one of those surprises though, she just doesn't have the game, never mind that she's in the same half of the draw as Swiatek, Rybakina and Jabeur...she'll either lose today or be pumpded in next round by Ons (assuming she gets through)

 

Raducanu has an outside chance if everything falls her way, as her half of the draw is a little easier, although I don't see her winning it.

So much for that side of the draw, that's 2 out of those 3 gone. Not that Dart is, or was ever likely to be, around to take advantage.

[rudi must stay]

Popyrin a set up v Djokovic 

Edited July 6, 2024 by rudi must stay

[rudi must stay]

Popyrin has given a good account of himself 

[neilnunb]

2 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said:

 

She did the right thing. Her singles match is more important than Murray's tribute game. I feel a little sorry Murray is not getting his finale but at least we won't have to suffer the greeting.

 

 

They were also due on court 4th, which would probably have meant a late finish. Raducanu is playing tomorrow.

[rudi must stay]

2 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said:

 

She did the right thing. Her singles match is more important than Murray's tribute game. I feel a little sorry Murray is not getting his finale but at least we won't have to suffer the greeting.

 

Murray can appear and demand a match any time he wants 

[JudyJudyJudy]

[Nookie Bear]

2 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said:

A few popular players in there. 
 

Wimbledon crowd and country will be rooting for Emma but now Ons is out I would like Collins or Ostapenko to make it. 
 

Gauff is probably strongest remaining but not sure of her grass court game. 
 

Basically I’ve no idea 🤷‍♂️

[JudyJudyJudy]

31 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said:

A few popular players in there. 
 

Wimbledon crowd and country will be rooting for Emma but now Ons is out I would like Collins or Ostapenko to make it. 
 

Gauff is probably strongest remaining but not sure of her grass court game. 
 

Basically I’ve no idea 🤷‍♂️

It’s a not too bad line up .Think Rybankina is probably the favourite . Ostspenko is a dark horse And Gauff could also be in final . Imo 

[I P Knightley]

1 hour ago, Nookie Bear said:

 

Wimbledon crowd and country will be rooting for Emma but now Ons is out I would like Collins or Ostapenko to make it. 
 

Gauff is probably strongest remaining but not sure of her grass court game. 

Maybe less so, given the roasting she got off of Judy Murray after letting Andy down.

 

 

[Seymour M Hersh]

10 hours ago, rudi must stay said:

 

Murray can appear and demand a match any time he wants 

 

I'm not sure what you mean?